FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2008

MARVEL COMICS FIRST LOOKS

FIRST LOOK: CRIMINAL #6

Criminal #6 will arrive in stores on Oct. 22 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Ed Brubaker, with art and cover by Sean Phillips.

Here's how Marvel describes the book:

"'Bad Night,' part 3 of 4.
Jacob K. has a special talent, and a dark secret. The beautiful girl who's got him on the run for his life only knows about one of them, and that may be her big mistake. See what these bad nights will bring Jacob, and if hešll get out alive. And on top of this longer-than-usual length main story, Criminal now features an expanded back-pages section, as well -- with articles by Brubaker and other top crime writers, from novelists to screenwriters to comic writers. These noir articles can only be found in the Criminal comics, not in any collections."

Criminal #6 will be 40 pages and will cost $3.50.

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FIRST LOOK: DAREDEVIL #112

Daredevil #112 will arrive in stores on Oct. 22 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Ed Brubaker, with art by Michael Lark and covers by Marko Djurdjevic and Travel Foreman.

Here's how Marvel describes the book:

"The shadows of the city grow thick with ninja blades. The Hand is back in New York, on the hunt for something as yet unknown...but the enigmatic new Lady Bullseye is in league with them, and whatever they're after can't be good news for Daredevil and his friends. The first chapter of 'Broken Hand' begins here -- featuring Iron Fist, the Black Tarantula and more!"

Daredevil #112 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: MARVEL ADVENTURES SUPER HEROES #4

Marvel Adventures Super Heroes #4 will arrive in stores on Oct. 22 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Paul Tobin, with art by Alvin Lee and a cover by Roger Cruz.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"When Klaw, the master of sound, forms a country and western band, Iron Man, Spider-Man and the Hulk decide to investigate. Unfortunately, the Hulk gets hooked on Klaw's mournful music and, wanting to solve those cliche-ridden problems Klaw so beauuutifully sings about, starts returning every lost (and not so lost) dog to its owner, insists on driving a pickup truck, and goes in for some very extreme 'Hulk-style' relationship counseling. While this draws a lot of media attention to Klaw's band, it's the Hulk (dang it!) getting all the press, making an irritated Klaw very jealous. The fight is on!"

Marvel Adventures Super Heroes #4 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: MS. MARVEL #32

Ms. Marvel #32 will arrive in stores on Oct. 22 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Brian Reed, with art by Paulo Siqueira and a covver by David Yardin.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"The story you never knew! Before she was Ms. Marvel, Carol Danvers was a secret agent for the Air Force.
Imprisoned by an unforgiving enemy, Carol must withstand her captor's brutality and find some way to save America."

Ms. Marvel #32 will be 32 pages and cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: NEW AVENGERS #46

New Avengers #46 will arrive in stores on Oct. 22 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Brian Michael Bendis, with art by Billy Tan and a cover by Aleksi Briclot.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"Secret Invasion tie-in. The notorious Hood and his gang of the most powerful super-villains of all time need a leg up on the Skrulls. But to get it, the Hood will have to find the true secret to his powers. Who is the demon behind the Hood?"

New Avengers #46 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: RUNAWAYS #3

Runaways #3 will arrive in stores on Oct. 22 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Terry Moore, with art and cover by Humberto Ramos.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"The Runaways are more scattered than ever! Barely surviving an attack by some of the few remaining members of Karolinašs alien race, the Runaways need to pull it together to be ready for the alien warriors when they get back. But it's looking bleak!"

Runaways #3 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: SAMURAI: LEGEND #2

Samurai: Legend #2 will arrive in stores on Oct. 22 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Jean-Francois Di Giorgia and adapted by Jake Forbes, with art and cover by Frederic Genet.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"The European best-seller -- now finally presented in English! Writer Jean-Francois Di Giorgio and artist Frederic Genet tap into the rich mythology of the noble Samurai, creating a nuanced look at the fabled Japanese warriors in a captivating story filled with emotion and elegant artwork! On the borders of Japan, a terrible plot is being prepared: General Akuma seems bent on betraying the Emperor despite a mysterious secret that binds them. Meanwhile, Takeo the Samurai continues his quest
to obtain the treasure from the XIIIth prophet's vault and foil Akuma's destructive plans. But there are many obstacles in his way: Akanobu -- the mountain of the seven sources, whose rare visitors are never seen again -- and the terrifying Shadow Sisters. Fear sets in. And it would be easier if Natsumi wasn't by their side -- Natsumi, on whose shoulders could lay the destiny of the kingdom."

Samurai: Legend #2 will be 56 pages and will cost $5.99.

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FIRST LOOK: SHE-HULK #34

She-Hulk #34 will arrive in stores on Oct. 22 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Peter David, with art by Vincenzo Cucca and a cover by Mike Deodato Jr.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"From the pages of Hulk, the Lady Liberators arrive to launch a new story arc! She-Hulk has been capturing the bad-guys as a bounty hunter...but is that enough
for our conflicted hero? Time to kick things up a notch -- and that means calling in Valkyrie, Thundra and the Invisible Woman to dispense some hard justice as the Lady Liberators!"

She-Hulk #34 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: THOR: THE TRUTH OF HISTORY #1

Thor: The Truth of History #1 will arrive in stores on Oct. 22 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Alan Davis, with art and cover by Davis.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"Davis sends Thor on one of his most epic adventures in history! The God of Thunder and his fellow Asgardians visit Midgardšs ancient Egypt...and leave behind a startling legacy that will change our world forever in this one-shot!"

Thor: The Truth of History #1 will be 48 pages and will cost $3.99.

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FIRST LOOK: TRUE BELIEVERS #4

True Believers #4 will arrive in stores on Oct. 22 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Cary Bates, with art and cover by Paul Gulacy.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"While Payback lays in a coma fighting for her life, the deeply dysfunctional secrets of the other True Believers come to light as they attempt to take an insidious bio-weapon off the black market. Along the way they encounter an angry Armadillo and a venal Madame Hydra, who has come to the party with a lethal agenda of her own!"

True Believers #4 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #127

Ultimate Spider-Man #127 will arrive in stores on Oct. 22 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Brian Michael Bendis, with art and cover by Stuart Immonen.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"Carnage versus Venom for all the marbles! It's the big conclusion to the War of the Symbiotes as Eddie Brock returns to Midtown High after months away. He seeks out Peter Parker and demands that Peter either help him find the Venom symbiote that once was grafted to him or Peter's secret identity will be revealed. Who should show up at his doorstep but a very much alive blast from Peter's past !"

Ultimate Spider-Man #127 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: X-MEN: LEGACY #217

X-Men: Legacy #217 will arrive in stores on Oct. 22 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Mike Carey, with art by Scot Eaton and a cover by Mike Deodato and Richard Isanove.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"'Original Sin,' part 2. After his bruising encounter with Cyclops and Emma Frost, Professor X is forced to revisit the biggest challenge and the biggest failure of his career: Logan. But the layers of lies hide one last, deadly secret which goes back to the days of the X-Men's founding, and the Professor's timing couldn't possibly be worse.."